Thursday, March 20, 2025, marks the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, a holiday that's been celebrated for several millenniums, according to the University of Massachusettes. Nowruz, which means “new day” ...

As the world renews itself this spring, let us remember that every new year, and every day, is a chance for a new start; a chance to do things differently; an opportunity to build a better world.

A Peoria man who has previously been convicted of first-degree murder for a pair of New Year's Day shootings accepted a plea deal in Peoria County Court on Wednesday that will see him found guilty ...

Observed on the 13th day of Nowruz, Sizdah Be-Dar is when people head to parks with the wheatgrass or lentil sprouts they have grown for the new year. They wish for good luck by tossing them into ...

also known as Poila Baisakh or Noboborsho is the traditional new year day of the Bengali people. The day is celebrated with joy, cultural pride and enthusiasm by Bengalis worldwide. In 2025 ...

The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is estimated to be celebrated by two billion people. It takes place over a 15-day period, and this year it culminates with the Lantern ...